We flew into San Francisco and then to Fresno. On the last leg of our trip, we could see the snow capped mountains in the distance and talked about how we would soon be traversing them. It’s still hard for me to believe. Eventually though we couldn’t see the mountains anymore. Something was obstructing our….
Fortitude
As I sit on the plane, winging my way to the west coast, I’m attempting to get into the right mindset. These last few weeks as I’ve been reading weather reports and blogs from other hikers, I’ve been in worst-case-scenario mode. Each of my thoughts have evolved around how I’ll physically prepare myself for icy….
Planning and Packing
So here we are, less than two weeks before our hike and Brian and I are just about ready to go! Several weeks ago we purchased our food. We ordered dozens of dehydrated meals from a small company in Maine called Good to Go. Their food tastes great and has plenty of calories! We also ordered….
It’s Time for Another Adventure!
Well, I’m at it again! As many of you know, in May of 2015, I embarked on a life changing journey, hiking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago across Spain. I never considered myself an adventurer or even a hiker but the experience sparked a voracious need to explore this world and push my limits beyond….